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Convert Summit and Fourth Street into two-way streets

Columbus, Ohio
One-way surface streets create rivers of fast moving automobiles that depress walking and street life. The city should convert Summit and Fourth street back into two way streets to help encourage walking and street life in Italian Village and sur...
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Add more outdoor restaurant seating

Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Find opportunities to trade underutilized traffic space for sidewalk cafes to enliven Downtown and help local businesses thrive. Learn about the benefits of widening sidewalks and adding outdoor seating by clicking the Link button below.
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The Dunkin Donut Project: Site Plan (Version 1)

Plainfield, Illinois
Project Name: The Dunkin Donut Project Location: Directly south of the existing Walgreens at the corner of Main Street + Division Street Proposed By: Lee Fry Companies, Inc. Date Submitted: February 10, 2014 Status: Declined by the Plan Commi...
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Warehouse District Parking

Peoria, Illinois
The City should address parking issues in the Warehouse District to promote further development. On-street parking is adequate to meet current demand. However, with new businesses opening up this year, like Zion Coffee, and those soon to come pa...
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The Dunkin Donut Project: Northwest Facing Elevation (Version 1)

Plainfield, Illinois
Proposed Project Name: The Dunkin Donut Project Location: Directly south of the existing Walgreens at the corner of Main Street + Division Street Proposed By: Lee Fry Companies, Inc. Date Submitted: February 10, 2014 Status: Declined by th...
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Near North Neighborhood Survey

Chicago, Illinois
Hello Near North! We are O Development Group - we develop high impact real estate in response to specific community opportunities. Before deciding on a property's highest and best use, we want to engage the community. Our team will use technology ...
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Complete a bicycle network that connects community members to each other and the region

Washington, Illinois
Washington’s recreational trail system is a great amenity, but it does not fully serve 1) all areas of the community and 2) different kinds of users. A complete trail system should provide more choices and change its character to increase safety ...
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A Vision for Division

Plainfield, Illinois
This is a plan for the future of the Division Street corridor (Illinois Route 59) as it travels through the heart of Plainfield, Illinois.

B.Y.O.B (Build Your Own Boulevard)

Chicago, Illinois
We are creating a design for one the Chicago Boulevards. We are focusing on increasing the overall appeal of the Boulevard in an eco-friendly manner to encourage people to utilize it for positive purposes.
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Rat Attack

chicago, illnios
The thing i want to change is the rat problem in the alleys and streets in my neighborhood. it is hard to walk on the sidewalk and streets because of the rats that run back and forth. they also get inside the garbage cans and get trash all over t...
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Interesting landscape as buffers from street traffic

Columbus, Ohio
Planting trees and shrubs near the street provide a good buffer between pedestrians and automobiles. While many areas in Columbus already have small plots of grass by their roads, it is important that the landscape is artistic and unique. Interest...
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Change Signal System Timing Plan

Peoria, Illinois
Develop a signal system timing plan oriented toward slowing vehicle speeds in the downtown and enhancing pedestrian and bicycle comfort.
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StreetCar Circulator System that also Connects South Loop / Near South with Museum Campus and Canal Street Stations

Chicago, Illinois
Similar to Portland, Savannah, Cincinnati and Toronto, to both help finish out development of the South Loop / Near South Side, and to connect people to the Museum Campus have streetcar circulator system that both serves the South Loop, and create...
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Expanded Urban Forestry Initiatives

Peoria, Illinois
Build upon current urban forestry efforts to create a more robust street tree program that restores and increases urban canopy. Measure and report the results in terms of stormwater runoff reduction, adjacent property value increases, air quality ...
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Lakeview Compost Bin

Chicago, Illinois
We are Lake View High School LVIA (Lake View Innovation Academy) students, and our plan is to build a hanging compost bin that will be put outside the school next to our football field. The creation of this hanging compost bin can be used to dispo...
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The Dunkin Donut Project: South Facing Elevation (Version 1)

Plainfield, Illinois
Proposed Project Name: The Dunkin Donut Project Location: Directly south of the existing Walgreens at the corner of Main Street + Division Street Proposed By: Lee Fry Companies, Inc. Date Submitted: February 10, 2014 Status: Declined by the...
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Pedestrian Passage

Chicago, Illinois
Create a passage for pedestrians between Clybourn Avenue and Blackhawk Street.
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Street art for traffic calming

Columbus, Ohio
Painting the street, murals, sculptures—basically anything that creates visual interest and surprise—also slows down vehicular traffic.
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Connect the Civic Center to the River

Peoria, Illinois
By creating a shared street concept on Fulton Street, the city can create a single, straight, park-like thoroughfare that passes from the Civic Center/Town Hall block, through downtown, in-between the Riverfront Museum and Caterpillar Visitor's Ce...
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Extend CTA bus 12 to the Museum Campus

Chicago, Illinois
The 12 Roosevelt Road bus at one time served the Museum Campus, but has since been cut back to a loop on Indiana. Restore service to Adler Planetarium (along the current route of the 146) to make it easier for visitors and employees to get to the ...
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Support our Community Bike Ride

Chicago, Illinois
This will be our second annual community bike event that will serve as a means of engaging youth and residents in underserved communities and teaching them about the benefits of wellness via biking and walking. Our organization, We Keep you Rolli...
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Six Feet Streets

Chicago, Illinois
During these pandemic times, with the 606 and lakefront parks closed, I am proposing we make use of our boulevards as pedestrian walkways. They are wide enough for citizens to comply with social distancing and would allow us to enjoy the outdoors ...
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Convert Franklin / Orleans Street from One-way to Two-way

Chicago, Illinois
Franklin / Orleans Street is currently one-way. As the roadway passes the west side of the Merchandise Mart it widens to become three lanes and speeding motorists take advantage and accelerate. This makes it dangerous for bicyclists and crossing p...
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Public Safety/Ambassador Program

Peoria, Illinois
Provide for Downtown Ambassadors: many cities have individuals on the streets performing municipal services such as sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, waste receptacle emptying, landscape maintenance, and directional assistance to visitors. Usua...
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